Recent Content by stephiep6

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    Very variable libre2 sensor quality ?

    I have had similar issues with a recent sensor. I phoned Abbotts as the losing sensor ping was driving me insane! They talked me through a complex set of instructions on my iPhone 12 which fixed the issue. Maybe worth giving them a call as they should help you fix the problem or provide a...
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    Type 1 with lower bg at 5.3 just before bed.

    That is really helpful. My alarm seems to go off around 6am so I have been taking a bottle of lucozade to bed and have a couple of swigs! Do you just use fast acting for main meals or when you eat anything, such as snacks?
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    NHS GLP1 Patient Contract

    Have you asked for support to lose weight. I was prescribed Ozempic and that had helped me go from a size 18 to a 12. Really helped. However, I know the drug is in demand and hard to get hold of. Good luck.
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    Type 1 with lower bg at 5.3 just before bed.

    I’ve been on slow release insulin for about 5 years and recently went back to my clinic as not managing my levels well (too high). Last week they confirmed I had been miss diagnosed and I’m type 1 and have just started me on fast release. However, my diet has been much better for the last couple...
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    Type 1 with lower bg at 5.3 just before bed.

    Haven’t had a hypo and not sure what to expect? I’ve always had hypers being low is new to me!!!
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    Type 1 with lower bg at 5.3 just before bed.

    Hiya Thanks for replying. I use Libre 2 and have the alarm set to go off at 4.3. It has gone off a number of times over the last week since using it. My levels are erratic and I am worried about using fast release insulin. My first night and I was already having big drops just in slow...
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    Type 1 with lower bg at 5.3 just before bed.

    What level should my bg be as I go to bed. Worry about having a hypo overnight. I have been a type 2 diabetic for 12 years but last week it was confirmed I was wrongly diagnosed and I am actually Type 1. Struggling with levels dropping at night. I take 34 units of slow release insulin at 8pm...